South Coast Derby returns: Southampton and Portsmouth share tense stalemate after decade apart
After more than a decade apart, Southampton and Portsmouth met again in the Championship on September 14, 2025, at St. Mary's. The South Coast Derby ended 0-0 in front of 30,000-plus fans, reviving one of England's closest rivalries. The clubs, only 19 miles apart, have rarely shared a division and have met just 71 times in top competitions since 1899.